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Selling Your Home: The major elements of an offer
The major elements of an offer include:
Price
Deposit
Terms
Conditions
Inclusions and Exclusions
Closing or Possession Date

Price
Price Depends on the market and the buyers, but generally, the price offered is different from the asking price. In the case where there are multiple offers the seller may be able to get more than the asking price.

Deposit
The deposit shows the buyer's good faith and will be applied against the purchase price of the home when the sale closes. Your Halifax real estate professional can advise you on the suitability of the amount of the deposit being offered.

Terms
Includes the total price the buyer is offering as well as the financing details. The buyer may be arranging his/her own financing or may ask to assume your existing mortgage if you have an attractive rate.

Conditions
These might include "subject to home inspection", "subject to the buyer obtaining financing", or "subject to the sale of the purchaser's property."

Inclusions and Exclusions
These might include appliances and certain fixtures or decorative items, such as window coverings or mirrors.

Closing or Possession Date
Generally, the day the title of the property is transferred to the buyer and funds are received by the seller, unless otherwise specified.